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Athletes

Eric Massey, 2022 USA Games Athlete and Certified Health Messenger

Eric standing beside his mother and brother lifting weights.
Along with training to compete in swimming at the 2022 USA Games, Eric and his family have made family fitness a priority with the help of Special Olympics Fitness programming.
Athletes

2022 USA Games: Meet Stefano Subauste of Mississippi

A man stands with a football in his hands.
For most, Special Olympics flag football is an opportunity for athletes and Unified partners to come together and take their skills to the gridiron for friendly competition.
Community Impact

Special Olympics Celebrity Supporter Elisabeth Röhm Speaks About the 2023 Berlin Games on Inclusion Revolution Radio

Elisabeth Röhm poses in Inclusion Revolution Radio promo.
Novie Craven and Elisabeth Röhm discuss Elisabeth’s inspiration to get involved with the Special Olympics movement.
Athletes

Longtime Special Olympics Competitor Collins Clingman Ready for His USA Games Moment

By RJ Nealon, June 10, 2022
A Special Olympics athlete stands with his coach. They are smiling for the camera.
With excitement in his voice, Collins Clingman talks about his lifelong passion for the Green Bay Packers and Iowa Hawkeye football. The Ottumwa, Iowa, native also says he’s a season ticket holder for the local community college’s basketball team. He loves to watch games with his brother-in-law, and for more than 25 years, he’s participated in athletics, softball and bowling for Special Olympics Iowa. There’s no denying it: Clingman is in his element whenever sports are involved.

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Athlete Leadership in The Gambia

Athlete Leadership in The Gambia
"My name is Louie. I am training to be an Athlete Leader. I have learnt numerical and writing skills. I want to be the voice of people with intellectual disabilities. When I grow up, I want to build inclusive communities in The Gambia.""The Special Olympics Athlete Leadership program aims to equip athletes with intellectual disabilities with knowledge and skills, to empower them and allow them to contribute to their communities and leadership roles."

Meet Anna-Marie Badjie from The Gambia

Meet Anna-Marie Badjie from The Gambia
"My name is Anna-Marie Badjie. I am an athlete for Special Olympics in The Gambia. I run the 100m and 200m race for The Gambia. I love to win medals for The Gambia. I like to train with other athletes - we are family. I want to build inclusive communities in The Gambia."
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Special Olympics Board Chair Tim Shriver Sits Down with ABC News

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On site at the Special Olympics USA Games 2022 in Orlando, Florida, ABC News speaks with Special Olympics Board Chair Tim Shriver about the positive impact Special Olympics has spread around the globe.
Press Releases

Starkey Serves as Exclusive Hearing Health Partner for the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games

Starkey : hear better. Live better. logo and Special Olympics Logo
Starkey Cares and Special Olympics International have partnered to increase access to hearing health services worldwide for individuals with intellectual disabilities
Regions

Africa

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The Special Olympics Africa Resources page is a self-service area where you can get tools, files and information that pertain to Africa region.
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